🐟 What fish can you catch in Des Moines?

Most commonly caught species around Des Moines , IA : Largemouth bass - 13,354 reported catches Bluegill - 2,548 reported catches Channel catfish - 2,163 reported catches Black crappie - 952 reported catches Walleye - 692 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Des Moines fishing reports?

The latest Des Moines , IA fishing reports are: @benjaminsmalley reported a nice Creek chub at Walnut Creek . @benjaminsmalley reported a nice Creek chub at Little Walnut Creek . @benjaminsmalley reported a nice Creek chub at Little Walnut Creek . @sawyerandrews reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ankeny Community School Pond . @sawyerandrews reported a nice Bluegill at Ankeny Community School Pond . .

Fishing in Des Moines, IA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Des Moines, Iowa?

Anglers in Des Moines , IA recommend these top fishing spots: Des Moines River (Iowa) , Saylorville Lake , Raccoon River , Terra Lake , Easter Lake .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Des Moines?

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Iowa, United States

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Top fish species in Des Moines

Latest Des Moines fishing reports

Creek chub

Walnut Creek

9 in · 3 oz

Creek chub

Little Walnut Creek

8 in · 3 oz

Creek chub

Little Walnut Creek

9 in · 5 oz

Largemouth bass

Ankeny Community School Pond

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Bluegill

Ankeny Community School Pond

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Big Creek Lake

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Black crappie

Signature Pond

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Black bullhead

Ringgenberg Park Pond

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Fishing regulations in Des Moines

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Fishing regulations in Iowa can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Des Moines fishing

Anglers in Des Moines, IA recommend these top fishing spots: Des Moines River (Iowa), Saylorville Lake, Raccoon River, Terra Lake, and Easter Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Des Moines, IA:

Largemouth bass - 13,354 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,548 reported catches
Channel catfish - 2,163 reported catches
Black crappie - 952 reported catches
Walleye - 692 reported catches

The latest Des Moines, IA fishing reports are:

@benjaminsmalley reported a nice Creek chub at Walnut Creek.
@benjaminsmalley reported a nice Creek chub at Little Walnut Creek.
@benjaminsmalley reported a nice Creek chub at Little Walnut Creek.
@sawyerandrews reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ankeny Community School Pond.
@sawyerandrews reported a nice Bluegill at Ankeny Community School Pond.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Des Moines, IA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: